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Concealed in the Chiricahua Mountains of remote southeast Arizona are some of the best-kept secrets of the serious American hiker. Here, insulated from the crowded trails of the Grand Canyon by 450 miles of mountains and desert, immerse yourself in a hiker’s paradise where seldom-trodden trails climb through five undisturbed life zones, from the grassy scrublands of the desert up through the rarefied air of mountains thick with Douglas fir. From your base in the cowboy town of Willcox, hike tranquil trails known only to those who seek adventure in places left alone by the common tourist, discovering native wildlife, birds on their migratory odysseys and rich geology, Native history and frontier heritage.

Highlights

• With experts on and off the trail, uncover the wonders of “sky islands.” Isolated by contrasting lowland environments, these mountain habitats support endemic species and unique ecology.
• Explore Fort Bowie and the homestead at Faraway Ranch to be transported back in time to the frontier period, when Chiricahua Apaches were met with westward expansion by white Europeans.
• Learn about the Arizona ranching industry of the modern day and of yesteryear, and get a taste of Western culture with musical entertainment presented by a local couple.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!